Another good week in Wilmington

Update and clarification: This story in the Wilmington Star-News refers to WHQR being “overpowered” by the TimeWarner/Ch. 14 team. We won because they were disqualified when their anchor turned around and started pulling forward, which is not allowed. Hey, just setting the record straight.
‘Nother update: here’s a slide show of the festivities.

First: three of WHQR’s reporters had Wilmington flood stories on NPR newscasts this week — Michelle Bliss, Rod McClain and Duncan McFadyen (Duncan’s first NPR story). All 3 are under 30. Wow, what a great staff we have here!

Second: The first Wilmington Riverfest Tug-of-War for charity was won today by none other than Team HQR (the Hind-Quarter Removers). We had to overcome strong moves by the team from “The Bone”, TimeWarner Cable and a ringer group of Wilmington firefighters.

Thas right. We bad.

Yours truly was the anchor guy and I took one for the team. Actually I took two for the team, because the TimeWarner guys pulled me into the soapy-water filled swimming pool. Twice.

We won $400 which we will be donating to charity. Each of us will name a charity, and WHQR listeners will vote for their favorites. (Photos: Mary Bradley)